L is finishing patterns with do-a-dot paints.If you have never used do-a-dot paints I highly recommend them! The uses for them are endless! You can find them at any craft store.
To do this activity I simply stamped out a pattern and drew a line for him to fill in the next color. I had him say the pattern out loud and then decide which color came next. I have also had him stamp out his own patterns.
Patterns to use can be ABABABAB, AABAABAAB, AABBAABBAABB, AAABAAABAAAB, etc. Once he gets these types of patterns down I'll throw in a third and fourth element. I also use stamps for patterning. I purchased some shape stamps a year ago and we do the same type of activity with those. But you could use any stamps you want.
This activity reinforces sequencing (which one comes next).
My kids LOVE dot-a-dot markers! They have so much fun and they don't make a big mess.
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